Cafe Manager - Carlisle

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cafe concept provider in Carlisle is seeking a Cafe Manager to drive a brand-new team and redefine the in-store café experience. You will curate outstanding customer journeys, inspire quality in food and drink, and oversee daily operations while ensuring compliance with health standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape something special within one of the UK’s premium supermarkets, alongside competitive benefits and career development prospects.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a café or food-led environment.
• Strong organisational skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to create a culture that values quality, care, and connection.

Responsibilities

• Curate an outstanding customer journey, making every visit memorable.
• Champion the craft of food and drink, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team leadership

Food and hygiene standards

Job description

As Cafe Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind this elevated concept. You’ll lead a brand-new team, ensuring every detail—from the “Aroma” of freshly brewed coffee to the presentation of our dishes—delivers on our promise: simple moments, made special.

What You’ll Do

• Curate an outstanding customer journey, making every visit memorable.
• Champion the craft of food and drink, ensuring quality and consistency in every plate and cup.
• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional service with genuine warmth.
• Oversee daily operations, compliance, and financial performance with precision.
• Bring creativity and energy to a brand that’s redefining the in‑store café experience.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and food hygiene, ensuring full compliance with all legal and company requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a café or food‑led environment.
• Strong organisational skills and a customer‑first mindset.
• Ability to create a culture that values quality, care, and connection.
• A leader with a passion for hospitality and food excellence.

We’re introducing a fresh café concept designed to elevate everyday moments. Set within one of the UK’s leading premium supermarkets, this is a destination where exceptional food and warm hospitality come together. It’s a place where quality ingredients, crafted with care, meet a welcoming atmosphere—creating an experience that feels a step above the ordinary.

We offer competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and the excitement of shaping something truly special.